{Above the Christian fish symbol:}
Nothing is distant from God.
The dying words of the mother of St Augustine are offered here by the Worshipful Company of Brewers in celebration of the second millennium of the birth of Jesus Christ our lord.
There is a cross on the reverse of the monument.
EC2, Aldermanbury Square
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Second Millennium - The Brewers
Theologian and philosopher. Also known as Augustine of Hippo. Born in Thagast...
Born between 322 and 331. Known as Monica of Hippo she is assumed to have bee...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Second Millennium - The Brewers
Livery company. Their first royal charter was granted in 1438, although they ...
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The monument was designed by Hubert C. Corlette and the figure sculpted by Frederick W. Pomeroy. Unveiled by Princess Louise at Kensingto...
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